WCoBM Meetings & Events for 2026

Below are Meetings and Events confirmed for our Livery in 2026. Members can also download a pdf version of the 2025/26 programme here where you will find the detail of all the dates and times. 

Our members are encouraged to pencil dates in their diary, particularly for events, and book early to avoid disappointment. 

Members wishing to book tickets to our Livery events, or who would like more details, should log in to their Member Account on this site and visit the Upcoming Member Events & Booking page where you will be able to find more information and access the online booking portal.

JANUARY 2026

  • Wednesday 14th January: Committee & Court Meetings: Finance Committee; Master’s Committee Meeting; Meeting of the Court of Assistants, Cutlers’ Hall

FEBRUARY 2026

  • Wednesday 4th February: Committee Meetings: Election Committee; Events & Marketing Committee; Education & Training Committee (virtual)
  • Tuesday 24th February: Past Masters’ Lunch, Wax Chandlers’ Hall

MARCH 2026

  • Monday 2nd March: Inter-Livery Bridge Competition, Drapers’ Hall
  • Monday 16th March: Meeting of the Court of Assistants (morning). City & Awards Luncheon (afternoon), Apothecaries’ Hall
  • Friday 20th March: United Guilds’ Service, St Paul’s Cathedral. Lunch at Carpenters’ Hall

APRIL 2026

  • Thursday 16th April: Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch, Guildhall
  • Tuesday 21st April: Committee Meetings: Charities Committee; Trustees Meeting, Armourers’ Hall
  • Tuesday 21st April: Election Court General & Dinner, Armourers’ Hall

MAY 2026

  • Tuesday 12th May: 371st Clergy Support Trust Festival, St Paul’s Cathedral
  • Wednesday-Thursday 13th-14th May: 30th Inter-Livery Clay Shoot, Middlesex
  • Friday 15th May: Battle of Britain Memorial Visit, RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire
  • Thursday 21st May: Inter-Livery Golf, Prince Arthur Cup, Walton Heath
  • Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th May: Master’s Weekend, Italy
  • Friday 29th May: Inter-Livery Rifle Shoot, RAF Target Rifle Club, Bisley

JUNE 2026

  • Tuesday 2nd June: Lunch for New Liverymen and Freemen, Watermen’s Hall
  • Friday 5th June: Inter-Livery Rifle Shoot, RAF Target Rifle Club, Bisley
  • Date tbc: Company Golf Day, Hadley Wood
  • Tuesday 16th June: Master’s Lunch for Members Retired from the Industry, Worshipful Company of Innholders
  • Tuesday 23rd June: Committee Meetings: Election Committee; Events & Marketing Committee; Education & Training Committee, Hemming Group Ltd, Fourth Floor, 3 Dorset Rise, London
  • Wednesday 24th June: Election of Sheriffs, Guildhall & Lunch at Painters’ Hall

JULY 2026

  • Date tbc: City Beerfest, Guildhall Yard
  • Thursday 2nd July: Committee & Court Meetings: Charities Committee; Master’s Committee; Meeting of the Court of Assistants, Cutlers’ Hall
  • Thursday 2nd July: Festa D’Estate (Livery Summer Event), RAF Club, London

SEPTEMBER 2026

  • Wednesday 2nd September: Committee Meetings: Election Committee; Events & Marketing Committee; Education & Training Committee (virtual)
  • Monday 14th September: Meeting of the Court of Assistants, followed by Court Consorts’ & Guests’ Luncheon, Furniture Makers’ Company
  • Friday 18th September: Sheriffs’ Ball, Guildhall
  • Wednesday 23rd September: City Giving Day, Lord Mayor’s Appeal
  • Sunday 27th September: Woolmen’s Sheep Drive over London Bridge & Livery Fair
  • Tuesday 29th September: Election of Lord Mayor, Common Hall, Guildhall & Lunch at Painters’ Hall

OCTOBER 2026

  • Friday 23rd October: Installation Court General & Installation Dinner, Fishmongers’ Hall

NOVEMBER 2026

  • Saturday 7th November: Lord Mayor’s Show
  • Wednesday 18th November: Committee Meetings: Election Committee; Events & Marketing Committee; Education & Training Committee, Cutlers’ Hall

DECEMBER 2026

  • Friday 11th December: Committee Meetings: Charities Committee; Trustees Committee, Cutlers’ Hall. Carol Service at St Peter ad Vincula followed by Christmas Dinner at Trinity House